What is the significance of the phrase, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me?” Here, Alvin Peña offers an insightful, reflective exegesis on Isaiah 61:1-3. This writing serves as a biblical commentary on this passage, analyzes some key terms and phrases, and applies it not only to Isaiah’s life but also to Christ’s, as well as to Christians by highlighting some practical implications. Indeed, it is a clear and condensed study that will be useful for anyone studying Scripture, and for preparing sermons on related scriptural passages.

From Christ’s reasons for changing Simon’s name to Peter, to what this action reveals about the relationship between them and about the Church built by Christ Jesus, this short but instructive book looks at the papal ministry through the person of Peter the Apostle. Here, Alvin Peña offers another insightful, reflective exegesis and commentary on Sacred Scripture, carefully taking into consideration the historical, cultural, and biblical contexts of the papacy and Christ’s Church.

Through this writing, the reader will understand how Simon Peter’s life and ministry leads to our current Pope today. Indeed, it is a clear and condensed study that will be useful for anyone interested in apologetics, in studying Scripture, and for preparing sermons on related scriptural passages.

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